New Little Giant Ladder - Comments

[hammersley]

I am tired of the flimsy imitations - I know the little Giant is $$$$ but it's made here - not outer Mongolia - and appears to be 1st rate. Now they have a new Revolution... ... thoughts... ...



Little Giant Revolution XE Ladder by Little Giant

 

[fox]

I have used to original style for 20+ years and really like them. Not ever an issue . They are very handy to work on stairs.

 

[MChrist]

I had a hard time justifying $300-$400 for the previous model, so I bought an off-shoot for less. It works on a similar principle, but is so awkward and heavy, that I usually use a different ladder when I need one!! You get what you pay for in this case, and if I had to do it again, I would buy this new ladder. What's that saying?... "The bitter taste of poor quality lingers long after the sweet taste of a lower price is forgotten. ". (or something along those lines)

 

[dresslered]

I bought a little giant about 20-years ago. I've also got an assortment of Werner's, etc. The little giant is my most used ladder.

 

[MVenditti]

I have the little giant original and little giant folding 3 step with thigh bar, both are great. The 3 step is perfect for washing and doing maintenance on truck.

 

[THerber]

I have 2 of the original little giants, and they are great ladders, I don't know anything about the new style, but unless they have made some great changes in them, the werner is almost as good for a lot less money. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[LRutigliano]

Back when I was dating my wife and when we first got married, I got new tools for every Bday, Xmas, etc. She knows I love tools... Now I have just about every tool known to mankind...



One of these Xmas presents was the Little Giant ladder. I would have never bought this for myself due to the price, but I sure love it. I use every Xmas to hang lights on the house and also to wash/wax the 5er.



Its heavier than other ladders, but its sturdy and never wobbly. Its also very awesome for stairs.



Great ladder!

 

[hammersley]

Thanks for all the input.........

went to Costco in Salem today and they had a show - Rep from Little Giant - great bargin

 

[rbattelle]

I bought one back in 2005ish (not a Revolution). At 35lb I find it incredibly light and easy to use.

My only complaint is it's very rickety at tall extensions. primarily due to the hinge. So if the Revolution has improved this, that's a big bonus.

What did you end up paying, hammersley?

I'm curious about the new "Rock Locks" and how they're different (better?) than the old timey "u-locks".

-Ryan

 

[hammersley]

I paid 379

but I did get the "Costco Deal" I did not buy the new revolution but bought the Classic 22 ft Type 1A

Little Giant Ladder System | Type 1A Little Giant Ladder

It came with the wheel kit installed from the factory... .

It came with 2 work platforms... and boy are they great
Little Giant Work Platform - Little Giant Ladder

One Magnetic Project Tray
Little Giant Ladder Project Tray | Project Tray Accessory

One leg leveler Kit
Little Giant Ladder Leg Leveler | Leg Leveler Accessory

I did pay 129 extra for the 6-9' work platform - it is really made great... . and we had 4 guys - over 1000 + lbs andwe bounced on it . No Flex at all... .
Little Giant Ladder Work Plank | Work Plank Accessory

 

[edelbrock650]

at state fairs they usually have them with deals going on.

 

[BullyDogJason]

i didnt like them. had a couple when i was a general contractor. . they were WAY too heavy to make me want to use them

 

[rbattelle]

i didnt like them. had a couple when i was a general contractor. . they were WAY too heavy to make me want to use them

I wonder if they lightened them up over the years?



-Ryan

 

[BullyDogJason]

one can only hope.

I have a 4', 5', and a extension ladder at home now. so far they have gotten me everywhere ive needed to go at my house